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Many people still regard any food with a sizeable fat content as the antithesis of healthy. Yet, adopting such a reductionist view (e.g. high fat = unhealthy) means we could be missing out on some of the healthiest foods going, which just so happen to be high in fat. The reality is, whole foods cannot be reduced – and judged – on the basis of …
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Food Synergies For Better Health by Glen Matten We all know that certain foods are very good for us, whether its veggies like broccoli or tomatoes, spices like turmeric, or beverages like green tea. The reason these – and many other plant foods – are good for us, is primarily down to the bio-active plant compounds they contain. For the nutritionally savvy, we might be …
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Today is Shrove Tuesday AKA pancake day, the perfect excuse to eat pancakes for Breakfast and Dinner. Last night we got ourselves prepared, making the pancake mixes to keep overnight in the fridge, so tomorrow we can whip up perfect pancakes in a flash. More time for eating. I am posting 3 different recipes to day. 1. Delicious light and fluffy breakfast pancakes. I actually …
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I wanted to start this month and year looking ahead to the bigger picture and how important vegetarianism can be for all of us. With that in mind, I asked the team at Meat Free Monday to remind us just how vital it is for the future of our planet. Knowing that a vegetarian life is healthy for you and the planet, is such positive motivation. We …
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I asked my friend, Rosemary Ferguson, to come up with a New Year’s rejuvenator. She invented this powerful concoction. I’m posting this ahead of time so you can get stocked up. Happy New Year everyone. Rosenary says – “All good for the liver, hydration, and sugar levels. And blackcurrants are very seasonal.” Prep time: 5 minutes Juicing time: 5 minutes Makes: 2 juices Gluten …
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